
C.A. Coates
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Affection for Christ – Its Awakening, Decline, and Revival
0HOS 2:6HOS 2:142CO 11:1REV 2:2C.A. Coates preaches about the importance of maintaining affection for Christ, emphasizing the need for the hidden spring of affections that satisfy Christ's heart above all else. The true evangelist seeks a present result for Christ, desiring a people whose affections are solely for Him. The sermon delves into the significance of being saved not just for heaven but for the heart of Christ now, highlighting the interval between the cross and glory marked by Satan's hindrances and the Holy Spirit's work for a present result for Christ.
The Moral State of God's People Exposed
0JHN 5:21ACT 20:9ROM 6:111CO 15:12EPH 2:1HEB 6:1JAS 2:17REV 20:5The preacher delves into the multifaceted meaning of 'nekros,' emphasizing its literal and figurative implications of being devoid of life, spiritually separated from God, and the idea of resurrection from the dead. The sermon explores how 'nekros' is used in the New Testament to describe the spiritual condition of unsaved individuals, the triumph of resurrection, and the promise of life after death. Through various Bible verses, the preacher highlights the concept of being dead to sin but alive in Christ, the power of God to raise the dead, and the significance of Christ's resurrection in bringing believers from death to life.
The Birth of Jesus
0ISA 7:14C.A. Coates delves into the significance of Jesus being born in a manger, emphasizing the divine message behind the humble circumstances of His birth. While Matthew highlights Jesus' royal glory and the homage He receives from the wise men, Luke focuses on His moral glory and complete dependence on God, symbolized by the swaddling clothes. The manger represents God's provision for those who trust in Him, contrasting with the world's emphasis on independence and material resources. Despite the lack of room in the inn, the shepherds, chosen for their care and humility, witness the glory of God in the seemingly insignificant Baby in the manger.
Tribulation Saints
0C.A. Coates preaches on Revelation 7, highlighting how God will secure a vast company of saints for Himself even in the darkest days of tribulation, ensuring nothing interferes with His purpose to gather a multitude from Israel and the nations. The chapter reveals the sealing of bondmen before universal judgments, indicating a time of sovereign mercy and divine working after the assembly is gone but before the kingdom is established. The vision portrays an elect Israel and a great Gentile multitude standing before the throne, praising God for salvation amidst tribulation, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, purity, and victory in the face of evil.
Following the Man With a Pitcher of Water
0PRO 3:5MAT 18:20JHN 16:131CO 12:131TH 5:21HEB 10:25C.A. Coates preaches about the importance of recognizing the truth of the one body in the fellowship of saints, emphasizing the universal unity of believers and the vital organic unity that transcends local assemblies. He discusses the historical context of breaches among brethren, caused by introducing contrary principles or refusing light from the Lord, leading to permanent separations. Coates advises seeking spiritual discernment through personal communion with the Lord to understand where the Lord is and where souls are truly gathered to His name.
The Importance of Daily Living
0PSA 86:3PRO 8:34MAT 6:11LUK 9:23ACT 17:11HEB 3:13C.A. Coates preaches on the importance of daily spiritual disciplines, emphasizing the need for Christians to not only listen to the Word but also search the Scriptures daily to internalize divine truths. He highlights the necessity of daily seeking wisdom and affection for Christ, urging believers to watch at His gates and cultivate a longing for a deeper relationship with Him. Coates stresses the significance of daily prayer, cautioning against routine and encouraging sincere, fresh communication with God, bringing all needs and cares before Him.